10 Vegetarian Dinners Even Meat-Eaters Will Love

Whether youre a vegetarian or just trying to incorporate some meatless meals into your diet, youll love these fast, flavorful recipes and you wont miss the meat one bit!

1. Chinese Vegetable Stir-Fry

This hearty vegetable stir-fry will conquer your Chinese cravings. Best part: its way healthier than take-out. GET THE RECIPE

2. Spaghetti Squash Gratin

Spaghetti squash is a low-carb, low-cal alternative to pasta; when cooked, it transforms into golden, spaghetti-like strands. Here, its tossed with marinara sauce, sprinkled with crispy breadcrumbs and cheese, and then baked until golden brown. GET THE RECIPE

3. Spinach & Gruyere Quiche

This rich and creamy quiche is made with heavy cream and Gruyre. Theres also a good bit of spinach, which balances out all that richness and dare I say makes it just a little bit good for you. GET THE RECIPE

4. Quinoa Pilaf with Shiitake Mushrooms, Carrots & Pecans

Quinoa looks like couscous and eats like a grain but its actually the tiny seed of a plant related to leafy greens like spinach and Swiss chard. Here its cooked with carrots, shiitake mushrooms, and pecans to make an earthy and hearty dish. GET THE RECIPE

5. White Bean Ragout

A quick ragout of white beans, sweet cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs in a robustly flavored broth makes a satisfying vegetarian main course. Serve it with a green salad and garlic bread for sopping up the broth, and dinner is done! GET THE RECIPE

6. Falafel

A popular vegetarian dish eaten throughout the Middle East, falafel are deep-fried balls or patties made from ground chickpeas or fava beans. Theyre traditionally stuffed in a pita and served with with hummus, tahini sauce, and tzatziki sauce . GET THE RECIPE

7. Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Sun-dried tomato pesto gives these grilled cheese sandwiches a gourmet twist. My son calls them pizza paninis since they taste like hot, crispy pizza sandwiches. GET THE RECIPE

8. Pizza with Pesto, Fresh Tomatoes & Mozzarella

Pesto and tomatoes make a perfect pair, especially as a pizza topping. GET THE RECIPE

9. Baked Penne with Spinach, Ricotta & Fontina

The whole family will love this quick and easy riff on spinach and ricotta cannelloni. Penne pasta is tossed in a creamy spinach, basil and ricotta sauce, topped with cheese, and then baked until gold brown. GET THE RECIPE

10. Cauliflower Fried Rice

Saut grated cauliflower rice with aromatics, vegetables, soy sauce, and eggs and youll have a dish that tastes just like Chinese-style fried rice. GET THE RECIPE